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Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Abandons Appeal of Court Ruling That Blocked Anti-DEI School Funding Threats
The Trump administration has withdrawn its appeal of a federal court decision that struck down its campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in schools and colleges.
January 22, 2026
From the Magazine
Beyond the Acceptance Letter: The Hidden Challenges of First-Generation Students
Like many first-generation students, I didn’t know what to expect from the college application process. I never spoke to admissions counselors before applying.
January 22, 2026
2026
Dr. Jarred R. Cuellar: Grounded in Community
Dr. Jarred R. Cuellar didn’t initially plan to study Latino politics. In fact, the Cal Poly Pomona assistant professor of political science actively avoided it at first, worried about becoming a stereotype.
January 22, 2026
HBCUs
Virginia Lawmakers Launch State's First HBCU Caucus to Address Century of Underfunding
The caucus will advocate for Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and the Virginia University of Lynchburg.
January 22, 2026
Students
Federal Lawsuit Threatens In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Across Multiple States
The legal challenges, which target Texas, Minnesota, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Illinois, California, and Virginia, follow an April 2025 executive order directing the Attorney General to halt enforcement of state laws that allegedly favor noncitizens.
January 22, 2026
From the Magazine
Beyond Barriers: How Community College Student Parents Leverage Cultural Wealth for Success
Community college student parents face an undeniable reality: only 37 percent complete a degree or certificate within six years, compared to 59 percent of students without children (Reichlin Cruse et al., 2019).
January 21, 2026
On the Move
Joi Gabrielle Artis
Joi Gabrielle Artis has been named campus minister and chaplain of Benedict College.
January 21, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Faculty Express Deep Concern Over AI's Impact on Higher Education
The survey of 1,057 faculty members, conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities and Elon University's Imagining the Digital Future Center, reveals widespread skepticism about AI's role in higher education.
January 21, 2026
2026
Dr. Leslie U. Ekpe: A Focus On Racial Equity and Belonging
Dr. Leslie U. Ekpe’s research, teaching and mentorship reflect a blend of intellectual rigor and compassion.
January 21, 2026
African-American
State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession
Black workers face 'economic recession' as unemployment soars, federal jobs disappear.
January 21, 2026
HBCUs
Morris Brown College Reinstates President After Abrupt Termination
Board cites procedural failures in firing, apologizes to campus community.
January 20, 2026
On the Move
Reginald Ruffin
Reginald Ruffin has been named vice president of intercollegiate athletics and athletic director at Tuskegee University.
January 20, 2026
Community Colleges
Community Colleges Push for Bachelor's Degree Authority as Workforce Demands Outpace Educational Access
The push comes as Iowa faces a significant credential gap: 42% of jobs currently require a bachelor's degree while only 22% of residents hold one.
January 20, 2026
Students
Student Loan Delinquencies Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels as Borrowers Struggle with Repayment
The analysis found that 21 percent of student loan borrowers had at least one delinquency in the 24 months ending in August 2025, matching pre-pandemic levels from 2019.
January 20, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Delays Student Loan Collections as New Repayment Plans Take Shape
The announcement represents an abrupt reversal. In December, department officials said they would restart wage garnishment in January, with initial notices scheduled to reach 1,000 borrowers the week of Jan. 7.
January 20, 2026
2026
Dr. Chao Guan: A Dedicated Educator and Mentor
The road to Dr. Chao Guan becoming an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science at Savannah State University (SSU) — Georgia’s oldest public HBCU — led through China, with a stop in Saudia Arabia.
January 20, 2026
On the Move
Shannon Trapp
Shannon Trapp has been named associate vice chancellor for administration and strategic operations at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T).
January 16, 2026
2026
Dr. Natalie Muñoz: Identity Matters
Dr. Natalie Muñoz — a professor of social work at Rutgers-Newark – has an answer for anyone who questions what anyone’s past has to do with being an effective social worker today.
January 16, 2026
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